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Rienzi Italian Bread Crumbs
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Rienzi Italian Bread Crumbs

Rienzi
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
5g
Protein
2g
Sugars
480mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
47
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Rienzi Italian Bread Crumbs present as a heritage-style pantry staple — a 24 oz, shelf-stable container you’d spot in the pasta and dry-goods aisle near boxed pasta, canned tomatoes, stuffing mixes and grated cheeses. Packaging often highlights a 50th‑anniversary badge and calls out “made with fresh bread” and “Italian Pecorino Romano grated cheese,” leaning on an old‑world, family‑recipe image. This product reads as a mid‑market, Italian‑American brand aimed at home cooks who want convenient, flavorful coatings and casserole toppings without making bread from scratch: think weeknight chicken parm, meatball binders, or a crunchy mac and cheese topping. The label projects a nostalgic, homemade vibe while also using convenience cues — resealable 24‑ounce tubs are common in larger family shopping trips. Health halos come from phrases like “Italian” and “made with fresh bread” and the cheese callout; there are no organic or non‑GMO certifications and no kid‑focused characters. In plain terms, the formula combines enriched wheat flour breadcrumbs with added sweetener (corn syrup), emulsifying fats (partially hydrogenated vegetable shortening), whey and soy flour, a preservative (calcium propionate), and flavorings and herbs. Sensory details: dry, fine-to-coarse granules that toast up crisp and golden when pan‑fried; a salty, garlicky aroma with a tang of Pecorino; ideal for breading rituals — dredge, egg wash, and pan‑fry — or sprinkling over casseroles before baking. Its convenience and savory profile make it a go-to for cooks wanting reliable texture and flavor without the time of baking and crumbing fresh bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 23
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Trans Fat0.1g
Sodium480mg21%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
Protein5g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Bread, Crumbs, (Enriched, Flour, Containing, Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, and, Riboflavin),, Corn, Syrup,, Partially, Hydrogenated, Vegetable, Shortening, (Soybean), and/or, Cottonseed, Oil),, Salt,, Yeast,, Whey,, Soy, Flour,, Calcium, Propionate, (a, Preservative), and, Sesame, Seeds),, Italian, Pecorino, Romano, Grated, Cheese,, Salt,, Garlic, Powder,, Pepper, and, Parsley..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • cottonseed - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Calcium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (corn syrup, partially hydrogenated shortening, calcium propionate, whey/soy isolates) and is shelf-stable and reformulated, fitting NOVA 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Rienzi Italian Bread Crumbs

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These bread crumbs are a convenient option for adding crunch to your meals, but they're a bit high in sodium and contain some processed ingredients. If you're looking for a quick way to elevate your dishes, they can fit into a balanced diet, especially when used in moderation.

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